18th July 2009

Well, the weather has finally turned.  More than one person has suggested that I am on commission with the Tourist Board with all the photos taken on sunny days, and wonderful landscapes.  It’s not my faulty the Great Yellow Bumblebee is where it is, and I would love to have it return to other areas.  This evening I presented a talk at the wonderful Morven Gallery, just to the north of Barvas – well worth a visit.  Julie kindly dropped off a screen, and we had a good turn-out.  Janis and Rob kindly laid on refreshments afterwards, as we continued talk of bumblebees, and the work of local artist Alice Starmore.  Some of her work will be in Helmsdale from 5^th August, so on my way back from Orkney I hope to pop is to see the ‘MAMBA’ exhibition.